tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47433342334264309032014-10-04T21:17:46.638-05:00Fun With C.A.R.E.C.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-1808719217641144372011-05-09T12:17:00.002-05:002011-05-09T13:31:55.203-05:00Last days of Summit...What a year... I had so many experiences, met so many new people and had a great group who put a lot of work into our project. It was an awesome year in a lot of respects.<br /><br />I believe that all that I learned about working in a group will help me immensely throughout my time here at Drury. I also learned that every group or organization that you work with will not be perfect, and you have to work around the challenges.<br /><br />The greatest thing I learned from living in Summit Park... would probably be how to get the smoke detector to stop beeping when we're cooking something. My roommates and I had it down to less than 30 seconds I think :)<br /><br />The impact I had on the community I feel was large. Our group not only raised awareness for CARE, but we also raised almost 1000 dollars for the organization. I think that if I had not had the chance to live here, I would not have been so involved at Drury and met so many awesome people. This year would have been more relaxing, but not as memorable. I have learned a lot from volunteering at CARE and being involved in putting on fundraisers.<br /><br />If I could change something that happened this past year, I would have just started out with three people. Having someone who did not actually want to be here for the first half of the year really slowed us down and was a major stumbling block mid-year when she left. After we had that experience, we were able to do so much this semester. I wish that we had just started out with a dedicated team and never had to deal with the drama of someone leaving.<br /><br />Advice to future Summit Groups:<br />PICK YOUR TEAM CAREFULLY!!!<br />Make sure that you can both LIVE and WORK with the people you choose. If someone in your group is not 100% sure they are ready to take on a project like this, then save yourself some trouble and pick someone else. You'll be glad you did.<br /><br />All in all, even though there were some bumps in the road, I am soooo glad that I was able to have this oppurtunity. Thank you Drury!!<br /><br />-AnnaAnna Yendeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407768856797441742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-35498798953406117002011-05-06T00:18:00.002-05:002011-05-06T00:39:57.534-05:00May Summit at a CloseHello everyone,<br />The Summit Park experience was exciting, new, and invigorating!<br /><br />An aspect that will be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">beneficial</span> to have as I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">continue</span> my journey through my remaining two years at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Drury</span> is that I am better able to work in a group setting. I now understand that I can not do it all and I need to trust other people with tasks. This has helped me in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">SGA</span> as well. Since I am the VP of a committee and I need to trust other people in completing <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">tasks</span> on time and done well.<br /><br />The best thing I learned in Summit Park is in a way bitter sweet. Friends are not always really what they seem. People lie and back-stab all of the time. I found this out multiple ways this year. However by saying this I do not mean that I had a bad time in Summit Park, just now I know to not trust <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">people</span> off the bat, but I need to fully get to know someone before I jump in to living with someone.<br /><br />I think that I have made an impact on my community and on the agency we worked with this year. I impacted the community by showing people that being engaged is fun. We were dedicated this semester to trying to do cute and simple ways to get C.A.R.E.'s name out there and raise some money for them. Also I think more people at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Drury</span> and in the Springfield area know about C.A.R.E. and what they stand for. I know this because everywhere I went I told people about C.A.R.E. and what they stand for. If someone was looking for a pet I would tell them were to go. I know I impacted the community through these reasons.<br />I impacted the agency as well. I know this because CARE is a non-profit organization and all the money they <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receive</span> goes to helping a homeless dog or cat. There are many costs that go into housing, feeding, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">catering</span> to the medical needs for the animals at CARE. Therefore, throughout the year, we have raised a little under 1000 dollars for our organization. Thus we have made a large financial impact on the agency.<br /><br />If I did not get a chance to live in Summit Park I do not think I would have met many of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">people</span> I live around. I would not have got to know the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">people</span> at CARE and would not been able to spread the word around about their awesome program. There were ups and downs, highs and lows. But if I never lived here I never would have had one of the best years of my life. Thank you for giving me the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunity</span> to do so.<br /><br />I would have changed the amount of work we did for the organization the first <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">semester</span>. I just <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">don't</span> think that we were expecting the extensive amount of time that it took to complete all of the tasks that we had planned. It makes me wonder just how much more money we could have handed over to CARE if we had been more dedicated in the fall <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">semester</span>. Maybe we could have not been a little under 1000 dollars but a little over!<br /><br />ADVICE: Make a connection with your organization...they will appreciate you more and will give you more help. In <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">addition</span> to this you will enjoy and get more out of the experience if you do!<br /><br />HAVE A NICE SUMMER!<br /><br />-Sarah <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nemeth</span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-46534965715348160452011-05-06T00:03:00.000-05:002011-05-06T00:03:39.172-05:00What a YearOur Summit Experience has been a good, interesting opportunity. I've learned a few things that will benefit me as I continue my time at Drury. One is that you have to plan early to get anything done on time if you have to go through the University to do something. Another is you have to manage your time very well. Also, spreading news by word of mouth is the best way to advertise what you are doing. The greatest thing I learned from living in Summit was how to control my additude. It may sound funny, but, as my mother would tell you, I've always had an additude problem and living with two or three other girls with their own additudes made me much more aware of mine. I feel like we raised awareness of C.A.R.E. on Drury campus, but not as much as we would have liked. We helped C.A.R.E. raise awareness for themselves in the rest of the community, though. We made a connection between C.A.R.E. and Drury that will hopefully continue on. There is already a Summit group next year working with C.A.R.E., and hopefully C.A.R.E. will become an organization that people choose for Summit every year. If I had not lived in Summit my experience at Drury probably would have been much different. I probably would have lived in college park. Not that college park is bad, Summit is just a luxury. I lived in Sunderland and Summit so now I don't want to "down grade" to the other campus housing. If I had had to live in college park this year I would not mind so bad (hopefully). Summit is just so separated from the rest of housing. We only see people who live in Summit or who live further down the street. Nobody else ventures this way. I like that. Looking back over the past year, I definitely would have some things differently. I would have planned and started advertising our events much further ahead of time for sure. I also would have liked to have gotten more into the Springfield community as a whole, instead of mainly the Drury community. <br /><br /><strong>To future Summit groups, listen up!</strong> Choose your groups well! Make sure every group member puts everything on the table before you even start this process. Not only are you working on a year-long project with this group, you're also living together, which is much harder than it sounds. We lost one of our group members because she decided she really didn't like us that much and never said anything about it. She was one of our best friends and we never saw it coming. Believe me, you don't want to go through that. Personally, I think four people groups are much easier to handle than eight people groups. You have to be able to talk about your project often and it's hard to get eight people with different schedules together at once. Make sure you choose an organization that you can be committed to. Summit can be a pain in the rear when you have a full schedule, you're involved in other organizations, you're trying to get all your volunteer hours in and any events you have planned. If you're really committed to your organization&nbsp;it&nbsp;reminds you that you're not just wasting your time.<br /><br />It has been a great experience. Good luck to next year's groups. Especially C.A.R.E., I hope you do great things. <br /><br />Sarah Nemeth and Anna Yendes were great partners. They both brought something different to the mix. <br /><br />Thank you Andrew Wiemer, for the experience, the help, everything.<br /><br />~Josie YostC.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-10191940505460190722011-04-30T17:23:00.002-05:002011-04-30T17:32:09.894-05:00April!Hello everyone, I've been putting off writing my blog post, but better late than never!<br /><br />This was the last full month of the semester, and I feel that our group has accomplished a lot for CARE. We have accomplished everything that we set out to do this semester, and we completed our last planned event for the year earlier this month.<br /><br />As many people saw, we sold goodie bags for CARE this month in front of the FSC. We even had a staff person, Traci, from CARE come and participate in the fundraising. She brought a dog from CARE and it was a good time. I think we definitely raised some awareness for CARE through out campus.<br /><br />The most difficult thing about volunteering with CARE is that we havent been able to have regular, scheduled volunteer hours, so its been hard to get all our hours in. Nevertheless, we have succeeded in raising close to $1000 for CARE this year, and we are all content with how our project turned out.<br /><br />We don't really have another event scheduled, because it's the end of the year and everyone is busy with finals. But we are going to pass out flyers for a CARE event in July, and I plan to continue volunteering there through out the summer.Anna Yendeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407768856797441742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-61718918078883769592011-04-15T16:16:00.000-05:002011-04-15T16:16:31.402-05:00April Showers...Time is flying!! Spring semester has been so busy for all us, school-wise and with C.A.R.E.!! This semester we have done a lot of smaller fundraisers that have brought lots more publicity and money in for C.A.R.E. February we made bracelets, which brought in almost $100! March we made dog treats that we gave straight to C.A.R.E. instead of selling, but they were still a great hit. This month we made goodie bags, which we made more than $50 from! We even had Traci from C.A.R.E. bring one of the dogs to campus. Her name was Penny and she was so loveable. People came by multiple times just for some animal therapy. Unfortuantely this was our last event for our project. We do plan to advertise for one of C.A.R.E.'s biggest events, Hogs for Dogs, sponsored by Harley Davidson.This event will be&nbsp;on July 10th&nbsp;and, although we personally may not be working the event, we hope that anyone who is still in Springfield will go out and support C.A.R.E.!<br />Personally, I feel our greatest accomplishment this month was actually getting one of the dogs to campus. I feel that it really brought to life for the community what we are trying to do for these animals. <br />Our greatest challenge this semester has been actually getting into the shelter to volunteer. We made up for this in other ways, but it's nice to be there every couple weeks to see who has been adopted, who's still there, and it just makes me feel more in touch with our organization.C.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-74255386738059924992011-04-15T13:48:00.000-05:002011-04-15T13:48:30.670-05:00Hey this is Sarah's post for AprilHello Everyone,<br />My blogger account is not working so I am under Josie's name.<br /><br />Our organization has been difficult to work with this semester. They never return phone calls and they never schedule us for volunteering opportunities, until the last minute usually during the day when I have class. Therefore, this has been the most challenging experience I have had with CARE. <br /><br />Our last event was completed yesterday. We sold goodie bags in front of the commons on Tuesday and Thursday. It was a really good time and we made a lot of money for CARE. Actually up to date I think we have made almost 1000 for the organization so far. The last thing we are doing for our project this year is spread around fliers for a summer event CARE is involved in. This event is the Harley Davidson event. I will be around this summer so I am for sure going to check it out. <br /><br />WE HAD A DOG ON THURSDAY!!! We had been trying to get a dog to be there during our last event and we finally succeeded. YAY!!!!<br /><br />This semester we have done everything that we had originally planned to do. The only thing that is lacking this semester is getting volunteer hours. Other than that we are staying strong and I truly believe that we are helping CARE become a stronger organization. This is because we are giving them free PR and we are fundraising for them as well.<br /><br />-Thank you, Sarah NemethC.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-84617756449064453332011-03-11T16:17:00.000-06:002011-03-11T16:17:53.660-06:00March!!Nice weather is becoming more regular! This is great news for C.A.R.E. More people will be out looking for new companions. Hopefully we will start having mobile adoptions soon! Those are some of the best ways to raise awareness for C.A.R.E. People actually stop to see the animals and ask questions about the facility. We are starting to get a few more hours to volunteer. They have had so many volunteers that we haven't gotten in much, but that is good for C.A.R.E.! We will be making dog treats this weekend and we hope they are a great success!!C.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-36277658853912843902011-03-11T14:30:00.002-06:002011-03-11T14:48:15.741-06:00Spring time!Hello everyone! Spring break is almost here and I am ready to get this next week over with! Also, it is extremely beautiful outside and I don't want to be in class tonight :(<br /><br />Since we didn't have any questions for our blog this time, I'm just going to fill you in on what we've been up to with CARE.<br /><br />I've volunteered at CARE 6 hours so far, and that number will surely go up when the weather becomes nice and mobile adoptions are more common. So far when I've gone, Ive just been walking dogs and playing with the cats. Last two times that I've been there, there were a ton of a<br />Austrailian sheperd mix puppies that were 10 weeks old. SO CUTE! They were so soft and just wanted to sit on our laps and cuddle. There were a wide variety of dogs there also. I volunteered on tuesday and had to walk dogs in the rain and mud. It was miserable, but also fun :) all the dogs were so glad for some attention and loving, they didn't want to go back inside after playing for a while. I was definitely covered in mud when I returned to drury.<br /><br />As for the project aspect of our volunteering, this month we are baking dog treats to take to CARE and give to the dogs. We just wanted to spend a little time bonding with the animals and staff, and do something kind of fun during these midterms.<br /><br />Hopefully this month and spring break are amazing :) Have a great springbreak!!Anna Yendeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407768856797441742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-62659986054134769692011-03-09T15:24:00.002-06:002011-03-09T15:37:45.008-06:00March MadnessHello Everyone,<br />It is March well the beginning of March and school is always quite crazy during this time of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">spring</span> semester. For me and those of us who are involved with C.A.R.E. get a personal stress reliever however. We get to play with puppies and dogs, in two hour shifts.<br /><br />The most recent time I went to volunteer, there were about eleven puppies. Anna and I had a really fun time trying to get them to be playful and enjoy the outside. They were <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">extremely</span> scared about getting out of their kennels. However, they <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">really</span> wanted to be held and petted by us. Which I did not mind because they were so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">extremely</span> cute. It is nice to be able to volunteer; however, we are having problems with the organization with trying to find times for the three of us to volunteer and get our hours for the semester in. There are so many people that want to volunteer at C.A.R.E. that there are barely ever any time slots that work for us...since we cant go and play with puppies all day, instead of going to school. (which I would not mind right about now when midterms are upon us).<br /><br />For this month we have planned the event Dog Treat Mania. Through this project the three of us will be making dog treats and some people treats as well that are healthy. This gives us a way to but theoretical smiles on the dogs faces and possibly make some money in the process. We will be completing this activity this weekend and it should be a really fun time.<br /><br />Just a reminder that in April we will be hosting a Dollar Dog Dinner; hopefully, out on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sunderland</span> field. The dinner will be a fun way for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Drury</span> Campus to get engaged with our project and show their support for the no-kill shelter in Springfield, and for animal <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">awareness</span> in general. We do not have all the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">logistics</span> figured out as late, but hopefully we will be able to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">shed</span> light on any of the questions you might have when we get closer to April.<br /><br />Until next time.....Sarah <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nemeth</span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-43034794429464249152011-02-25T14:33:00.002-06:002011-02-25T15:07:36.030-06:00One semester down... One more to go.Hello everyone! I'm excited to be back at Drury for another semester with CARE. I hope everyone's winter break was as awesome as mine :)<br /><br />Last semester was a little rough for our CARE group. Getting things started with the calanders and coordinating volunteer shifts was difficult at first, but provided us with a chance to work out all the kinks before this semester. This semester, we hope to accomplish a lot with CARE, including mobile adoptions, a visit to the sanctuary in Aurora and our "Dollar Dog Dinner" in April.<br /><br />Our greatest experience with our organization this semester was the success of our fundraiser. We made bracelets with phrases on them like "Puppy love" and "No kill" and sold them in the commons on tuesday and thursday last week. We had great success with getting many donations and a lot of interest in CARE. We gave away all of our bracelets and made around $91.15 in donations.<br /><br />Our greatest challenge this month with CARE is getting regular shifts for our volunteer hours. CARE is currently overloaded with student volunteers and is having trouble placing everyone. We hope to be able to accomplish our hours through mobile adoptions and filling in for shifts when there are openings.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to our "Dollar Dog Dinner" the most this semester. It will be a good opputunity for us to reach a large number of people, promote interest in CARE and have a good time before everyone gets stressed about finals. I also think it will generate a lot of donations for CARE, which they desperately need.<br /><br />Summit has really taught me a lot about being a leader and working in a group. I'm not always the best with communication, and having to make sure everyone knows what is going on with CARE pushes me to work on this. I plan to be more active in reaching CARE and finding out what they want this semester, and helping my team to fulfill their needs.<br /><br />-AnnaAnna Yendeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407768856797441742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-15156246481232898942011-02-12T14:55:00.002-06:002011-02-12T15:20:32.030-06:00Back into the Swing of ThingsHello All,<br /> This semester I hope to see my groups project really bloom. last semester we did not have a great understanding of what it is like to work with a non-profit organization. Since, it has already been a semester we have a better idea of how to organize events and then follow through with the plans that we have created upon arriving in the fall. We have an event lined up for all the coming months. The activities are more hands on for us, rather than just selling calendars. This month we are making bracelets to give when we receive donations to go to C.A.R.E. They are Valentines Day themed and it is a fun way for us to help create some extra income for the organization.<br /><br />This semester so far only Anna has volunteered at the shelter. Because of the snow and some miscommunication at the shelter has prevented Josie and I from completing any volunteering hours. However, I have spent a lot of time making bracelet's for our supporters to receive. It has started to bring the summit group together. The greatest challenge this semester has been finding time with the shelter that works for both of us to volunteer. I am over-loading this semester and I am the new Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Drury</span> Universities, Student Government Association. I am in the process of opening up dialog with the non-profit and we will figure out a good time to come and volunteer.<br /><br />I am looking forward to, in class, experiencing the Technology Fast. My generation has never had to go with out some form of technology; whether it be, a car, a phone, or a computer. I think it will be quite an alarming experience, that will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">reveal</span> to me how dependent and addicted I am to technology. I think the hardest part will not be checking my e-mail and my cell phone. It will be a challenge; however, I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">believe</span> it will be enriching and educational.<br /><br />This past semester I have become a stronger leader. I now know that you have to let some one else do the work sometimes. I am a person who thinks if i do it it will be done better. I have learned working with my summit group that everyone has talents to bring to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">table</span> and to be an affective leader you have to listen and utilize the talents and thoughts of others. This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">semester</span> I will be taking on a larger role, in my group, of advertising for the events that we have planed and for the organization. Josie and I recently went to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wal</span>-mart and we were told to send a letter to the community <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">organization's</span> chair there and we possible could get money that would go directly to the organization. I will be writing the letter this weekend and I think that it is very hopeful that this summit group could be helping more animals to be adopted and saved from the kill shelters, than expected. <br /><br />Thank you,<br />Sarah NemethSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-25199607805522594592010-12-10T14:26:00.000-06:002010-12-10T14:26:53.061-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-3d5e87a0b617c3a2" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://redirector.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D3d5e87a0b617c3a2%26itag%3D5%26source%3Dblogger%26app%3Dblogger%26cmo%3Dsensitive_content%3Dyes%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1429986530%26sparams%3Dip,ipbits,expire,id,itag,source%26signature%3D72E18CD05D9C05E53689643B28FF623865FA2402.4EF0180440880E5AE1FC1A88E6114462C7BF943B%26key%3Dck2&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D3d5e87a0b617c3a2%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3D_PzZWe-0Dhzk87tiDViQtSeyI_w&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="//www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="flvurl=http://redirector.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D3d5e87a0b617c3a2%26itag%3D5%26source%3Dblogger%26app%3Dblogger%26cmo%3Dsensitive_content%3Dyes%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1429986530%26sparams%3Dip,ipbits,expire,id,itag,source%26signature%3D72E18CD05D9C05E53689643B28FF623865FA2402.4EF0180440880E5AE1FC1A88E6114462C7BF943B%26key%3Dck2&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D3d5e87a0b617c3a2%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3D_PzZWe-0Dhzk87tiDViQtSeyI_w&autoplay=0&ps=blogger" allowFullScreen="true" /></object></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This video was taken at a mobile adoption at Preferred Pet Salon on December 4, 2010</div>C.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-41151046282752320272010-12-10T14:03:00.000-06:002010-12-10T14:03:45.832-06:00Sweet and Short December :)Hey Guys! I'm sure everyone is as ready for break as I am!<br /><br />This month C.A.R.E. rescued a lot&nbsp;more dogs so they have been pretty busy. We attended a mobile adoption last Saturday and will going to another this Saturday. It will be at Walmart on South Campbell if anyone is interested in stopping by :). <br /><br />This semester we've had some great experiences with the staff and other volunteers at C.A.R.E. My best experiences with them has just been being there and getting to know the people involved, which also let's them get to know me and to rely on me. This project has truly become OURS in every sense. I don't really feel like there have been any tough experiences really. We held back on the activities we had planned for this semester due to complications with C.A.R.E. getting their calendars in. Other than that it has been a pretty easy and accepting partnership.<br /><br />This semester taught us that we have to manage our time for the project better. Seeing how this semester went, next semester we will be more on our game. We will get started on things sooner. Also the projects will be more based from our side, so we don't have to wait for directions or materials.<br /><br />Working with Sarah, Anna, and Katrina this semester has taught me how to actually be apart of and work with&nbsp;a group with diverse opinions, study habits, and work ethics. We've done pretty well to get along with each other and to respect each others opinions. We've used our leadership skills we've gained to promote C.A.R.E.<br /><br />I don't feel like the Stress Free Now and Wellness program have really helped all that much with stress. Sometimes it seems to add more stress than it takes away. The activities were great though. I would gladly continue doing them. Yoga and Tai Chi actually were relaxing and they were kind of fun. Sarah has actually been talking about starting a Tai Chi club on campus now, which I would definitely participate in.<br /><br />This break I am just looking forward to relaxing. Not doing schoolwork for a while. Reading books that have nothing to do with school and aren't required. I think we're all in need of a little refreshing before next semester. We will be losing Katrina when this semester ends so hopefully being away for a month will give that enough time to sink in.<br /><br />Hope everyone enjoys their breaks!! Good luck on finals!!<br />Josie<br /><br />P.S. Don't forget to bring back any unwanted items after break to donate to Care's Closet- Thrift Store!!C.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-34775122407334620352010-12-10T12:43:00.002-06:002010-12-10T12:44:31.235-06:00END OF THE SEMESTER! :)Hello everyone, its almost time for everyone to go home and chill for a month. I'm so excited to be done with this semester! Here's an update on what we've been doing:<br /><br />We have been going to mobile adoptions this month, one on the 4th at preferred pet supply, and one on the 11th at Walmart on South Campbell. We have also all volunteered this month and helped look after the enormous amount of animals they have at CARE right now. CARE is anticipating the holiday rush to adopt animals, so we are almost over our capacity to house all these animals. We are also still selling calendars, let us know if you want one! We’re starting our drive this month for CARE’s thrift shop, CARE’s closet, so if you guys are getting a lot of new stuff for Christmas and want to donate your unwanted items, bring them back to campus with you!<br /><br />The best experiences I have had with this agency are definitely when I actually get to see an animal be adopted. It’s always nice to see a dog or cat that has been there for a while walk out the door with a family that will love it and to know it won’t end up in a shelter ever again. The toughest experiences are definitely just the everyday chores around CARE. It’s not easy work to take care of 40+ animals. Sometimes when we’re walking the dogs, one makes a break for it and you have to chase it down the street… which is pretty funny to look back at… but not at the time when you think this dog is about to run out into traffic and such. Another hard thing we have to deal with is the people that come in. Sometimes these people don’t exactly understand that these animals are RESCUED from animal control, and not bred in some home. That’s why we don’t know why some of them have the injuries they do, or behave the way they do. It’s exhausting to explain that to people who are used to getting their pets from breeders.<br /><br />I think next semester, we will really try to focus more on the PR and fundraising aspect of CARE, instead of going to so many events. Hopefully CARE won’t need us so much for these events and we can focus on our other projects for next semester, like our dollar dog dinner. I know that we will definitely improve next semester, because we have learned to balance our time between school and CARE. A skill that I have acquired from this experience is being able to work in a team. I was never very good at working in teams before college, and now that I have been through so much with my group, I feel like next semester will be amazing. I have learned to communicate effectively and to collaborate with people.<br /><br />The Wellness Program has definitely been an experience this semester, an experience that I have both loved and hated. I loved the chance to do things like yoga, Tai chi and other activities this semester. It was something new in my week that I could look forward to, and Tai chi was very relaxing. Something that I hated about the Wellness program was having to log online every day. It was more stressful trying to make up a day that I missed than my regular life. Perhaps for future users of this program, instead of logging on every day, it could be a longer session maybe twice a week.<br /><br />Over winter break, I am looking forward to sleeping, spending time not talking to anyone, and catching up on my TV shows and movies I have wanted to see.Anna Yendeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407768856797441742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-70565033041087674362010-12-09T22:02:00.004-06:002010-12-09T22:13:31.054-06:00BUURRRRRRR!!<span class="Apple-style-span" >HAY EVERYONE!</span><div><br /></div><div>As you all probably know it is getting <span class="Apple-style-span" >COLD OUT THERE!</span> Time to bundle up and learn how to make ourselves warm. </div><div><br /></div><div>So since it is December we don't have a lot of time, what with finals and some of us not returning, there is a lot going on. So for this month our project is for the C.A.R.E thrift store that is right next door. We will be putting out flyers or if you have already seen them just to get an idea in your heads, since it is Christmas time and we will be getting new things why not give your old ones away to people that could use it. We are asking people to bring stuff that they have a home or even here back with them to give away. We will have donation boxes all around campus and some at MSU to collect things and bring them to C.A.R.E's thrift store in <span class="Apple-style-span" >JANUARY</span>. Or if you want to bring them yourself and look at all the cute animals next door. <span class="Apple-style-span" >They have a facebook page if anyone wants to check it out and get directions there just go there page or search them online. (C.A.R.E- Castaway Animal Rescue Effort).... just in case no one new what it meant :)</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Well that's I got for now so if anyone has any questions just e-mail one of us four or stop by our house.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Katrina</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-42962730796805154262010-12-08T15:08:00.002-06:002010-12-08T15:58:38.264-06:00December the Semester is finally overThank goodness that it is finially the end of the semester.<br />This semester I have volunterred at C.A.R.E. almost every other week. Sometimes it was difficult to make it there, however fortunetly there were oppertunities on the weekends for me to volunteer. These oppertunities included going to various places in Springfield to set up mobile adoptions. These mobile adoptions were fun because I got to have one on one time with thr cats and dogs. I also like a proud mother talk about the best attributes all the cats and dogs have, urging an adoption. I also, went to a pat blessing at the Methodist church on Campbell. This was a fun experience. we collected donations from the church followers. Also, we brought one of the puppies to the animal blessing and the dog was prayed for by the assistant pastor.<br /><br />The best experiences that I have had with this organization this semester would be just enteracting this the animals. It helps me relieve stress to go and hang out for a few hours with the dogs and cats; especially since we cannot have any animals were we live. It is also is nice for the animals to given some love nad affect, when they come from the pound where they are usually treated badly.<br />Although getting to be with animals once every other week is nice it is tough at the same time. These dogs and cats live in cages and get passed over and over day after day, week after week. It is a sad experience to watch dogs give up trying to be noticed when people come in to look at them. This was the most emotionally tough part of working with this organization.<br /><br />Next semester I tihnk will be better than this semester. I think this because the basic mission of our project will not be changing and we have already made connections with the staff at C.A.R.E. The project will have more community and campus evolvment aspects to it next semester. <br /><br />Living in the leadership housing I have learned how to work with a group on an extensive project. I work better alone and I dont trust people to contribute to work that will have my name on it because I dont think that it will be good enough. So i have learned to deal with this problem of mine. I will be able to be a more efficent and better leader.<br /><br />I think that the Wellness and Stress-Free Program has taught me interesting things about my body and how I can sense when something is wrong with it. I loved LOVEEDDDDD Tai Chi. That releaved the most stress for me and it was fun and I loved the instructor. You can tell that she was eficent in what she was teaching us about and she enjoyed doing it. I think doing the stuff on time was annoying and boring. I didnt want to do it and actually it stressed me more out thinking about doing it..then actually revealing stress.<br /><br />WINTER BREAK....I look forward to doing nothing and laying in my bed. I might read a book not related to school. IM EXCITEDSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-8359342859515766982010-11-19T16:28:00.000-06:002010-11-19T16:28:48.655-06:00Time is Flying!Hey all!<br />I can't believe November is almost over already! C.A.R.E. has been doing well. We've only sold a few calendars so far, but I'm sure we will get more sold over break. We went to another mobile adoption at the beginning of the month. Two dogs were adopted that day. It's such an awesome feeling watching them be taken to a real home. I feel we are truly helping C.A.R.E. We help at the shelter when they need us, we help with mobile adoptions, we're raising money for them and helping with their fundraisers, and we're trying to spread the word about them in general. We haven't had many issues with C.A.R.E. thus far.<br /><br />Living with my three best friends has its ups and downs. No matter how irritated we get at each other though, we always make up. Sarah and I butt heads the most, but we put ourselves in check and apologize. It happens a lot lol. Anna's pretty quiet, although she's definitely a lot more open with else now than she ever has been. Katrina is usually the peace keeper between Sarah and I.<br /><br />This month was our turn to host the Summit Social. We had a house cleaning frenzy, then a shopping spree :)<br />We made food and played music. I felt like it was pretty successful. We didn't have games or crafts, but lots of people came over and we all visited for a while. I feel like I know a few more of the Summit crew now.<br />Thanks to everyone who came and hung out with us! Special thanks to Ethan Graham for grilling hot dogs!<br /><br />See everyone in class! Don't forget to check out our calendars!<br />~JosieC.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-3973094168520505442010-11-19T12:11:00.002-06:002010-11-19T14:09:49.859-06:00November!Hello everyone!<br /><br />It's finally November and time for Thanksgiving :)<br /><br />This month has been a good one for our summit group. We had our summit social on Wednesday and quite a few of our classmates showed up. Ethan grilled <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">hot dogs</span> for us and we made 7 layer dip and chips and I baked some cookies. I'm glad everyone liked at least a couple of the things we served. We tried to have something for everyone. Thanks to you all who came, we appreciate it!<br /><br />This year is going really well so far, there have been numerous mobile adoptions and different <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fundraisers</span> which we have participated. We have also all been volunteering <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">regularly</span> since September and have almost all of our 15 hours done. I feel that we have made a good impact on CARE, I have regular communication with both the PR director, and the volunteer coordinator so we are always aware of and able to attend their events.<br /><br />There <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">haven't</span> been that many struggles so far, except that sometimes our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">volunteer</span> shifts get off track and that our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">calenders</span> took so long to be finished and put us behind schedule. Other than those things, its been running pretty smoothly.<br /><br />We as a group have had our fair share of issues living with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">each other</span>, but overall I believe that we are a good team. I live with three of my best friends in our own place, I'm pretty sure this is as good as it gets when it comes to rooming situations in college. I have really enjoyed all my time with these girls and look forward to the rest of the year.<br /><br />The wellness program is going... okay. I don't really like listening to that lady but I do enjoy the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunities</span> that we <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">have</span> to try new things like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Tia</span> chi and acupuncture.<br /><br />Well I think this blog post is finished. Have a good Thanksgiving everyone!<br /><br />-AnnaAnna Yendeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407768856797441742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-22988389130280966602010-11-18T20:27:00.003-06:002010-11-18T20:46:59.400-06:00and here comes the coldHay everyone!!<div><br /></div><div>It's November and it is getting really cold out there as you all can prolly tell. Our SOCIAL was yesterday and thanks so much for everyone that came. It was a blast!! </div><div><br /></div><div>We're selling the C.A.R.E. calenders by the way!! They are $10.00 each and all proceeds go to C.A.R.E. so we can use all the support we can get... and btw for all you ORGANIC STUDENTS!! you can get 5 points extra credit for buying a calender.</div><div><br /></div><div>C.A.R.E has been doing good though. They have had people coming in adopting and playing with the animals which is so wonderful because that means more animals can come in and be potentially adopted. All of these animals deserve a loving home and our summit group is proud to be apart of this organization. We have had mobile adoptions going on, which is always fun to see people play with the animals and it's even more EXCITING to see them get adopted while on the mobile adoption.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well that it's for now. C Ya</div><div><br /></div><div>Katrina </div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-41010589013902181672010-11-16T19:35:00.003-06:002010-11-16T19:50:16.284-06:00NovemberHi Everyone!<br />Happy November and Thanksgiving....<br />The C.A.R.E. summit house is going good. Our social is tomorrow and that should be fun. We spent the whole day cleaning and making food. It should be fun! And we are looking forward to everyone being there.<br /><br />I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">volunteered</span> at C.A.R.E. today. I actually almost lost a dog today...which was not good at all. It ran directly inside today however. Thank goodness. There were so many little kittens this time. I was so excited to play with them, when I went by and gave them all water and dinner. It was really sad that some of the kittens actually have ring worm...so I wasn't allowed to play with them. But Nikki (person of staff Tuesday) said that they will be ready to be adopted in just a few short weeks.<br /><br />As always it has been fun living in summit and hanging out with animals e<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">very</span> week. I am so happy that I was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">privileged</span> enough to be able to participate in this charitable event.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-27605533652070280732010-10-28T20:02:00.003-05:002010-10-28T20:12:19.623-05:00It's October!! Time for Cute Animals!!HAY EVERYONE!!<div><br /></div><div>Katrina here and it's OCTOBER!! I have volunteered twice this past week and the love for these animals keeps on growing. Each one is special in their own way and all deserve loving homes. And actually tonight while I was there one of the love dogs, Jake, was ADOPTED by a caring couple. I hope they love and care for him like all of us, volunteers and workers do. We all wish him the best of luck!! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>SOOOOOO..... Since it is nearly the end of October we just got our CALENDERS IN!! They are being sold by C.A.R.E. and our summit group. They are $10.00 dollars a piece so contact me, Sarah, Anna, or Josie if you would like to buy one. All proceeds go to C.A.R.E. to help out the adorable dogs and cats they have. We have all looked at them and they are for the year 2011 so please help us and buy one!!! They're really cute and who doesn't love animal calenders.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>ALSO.... Some of our calender events have changed. Since our calenders took longer than expected these will be sold all year up until we run out or people want more. In November, we will be making the blankets since it will be getting very cold and our pins will also be done. Sooooo we have a lot going on in November along with our social at APT 625-A. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for now... and HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>----Katrina Kirn >:)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-26341108729238980022010-10-28T19:25:00.009-05:002010-10-28T20:02:12.570-05:00OCTOBER WITH C.A.R.E!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l3xgsjy5fJc/TMoc7p9a0aI/AAAAAAAAAC8/5jzDN3ppUUU/s1600/IMG_0174+-+Copy+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l3xgsjy5fJc/TMoc7p9a0aI/AAAAAAAAAC8/5jzDN3ppUUU/s320/IMG_0174+-+Copy+(2).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533266903379399074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l3xgsjy5fJc/TMoc7CogNhI/AAAAAAAAAC0/mNkZVDU6OJk/s1600/IMG_0173+-+Copy+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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There was sometimes trouble in the house and other times we were just all hanging out and having fun. More focused on C.A.R.E. though, I have been to facility and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">volunteered</span> a few times. It is always fun I play with the cats on a Sunday mornings.Each cat wants more and more attention. They are always trying to escape from the crates just to be with you. I love it! I sometimes wish we could have animals in campus housing. This time I get to spend with the cats is a time when I feel relaxed. I come home after that time and feel like I really was doing some good for the day.<br /><br />Earlier this month Anna and I went to an animal blessing. We went to a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Methodist</span> church and took one of the puppies that was currently at the shelter. We let the puppy run around with the other animals there, that were waiting in the parking lot to be blessed. We also had a booth set up to collect money for C.A.R.E. We collected only around $25, but any money counts when you are helping to save innocent lives. The Associate pastor then <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">blessed</span> the puppy and gave us a certificate to show that people care about animals and god does too.<br /><br />We also <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">finally</span> got the C.A.R.E. calendars. IF ANYONE WANTS ONE LET US KNOW!!!!!! The first time that all four of us ever went to C.A.R.E. there was a cat named Midnight. The cat looked just like one of my cats that I have at home named <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brutuss</span>. All of the pictures that were featured in our Summit Park presentation I am with Midnight. It so happens that over the summer Anna adopted Midnight and now he has a loving home. However, I was surprised and excited to see that Midnight was featured in the calendar for one of the months. He looked so cute and healthy. The calendar shows animals that the shelter has saved, and those that have been adopted.<br /><br />This year so far has been exciting and stressful, but hanging out with the cats at C.A.R.E. no matter how terrible my day is always makes me happy!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06234348056466211868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-34362692510888556212010-10-25T21:04:00.000-05:002010-10-25T21:04:09.608-05:00October Pics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2HofPfAI/AAAAAAAAAAw/ln4TSBX6bDA/s1600/IMG_0244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2HofPfAI/AAAAAAAAAAw/ln4TSBX6bDA/s320/IMG_0244.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2OCERO5I/AAAAAAAAAA0/k7AxPpN8-Zk/s1600/IMG_0245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2OCERO5I/AAAAAAAAAA0/k7AxPpN8-Zk/s320/IMG_0245.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2TRfex1I/AAAAAAAAAA4/Ys1_cYvZac0/s1600/IMG_0246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2TRfex1I/AAAAAAAAAA4/Ys1_cYvZac0/s320/IMG_0246.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2eFK7fbI/AAAAAAAAABA/JoXWJueqJbw/s1600/IMG_0248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2eFK7fbI/AAAAAAAAABA/JoXWJueqJbw/s320/IMG_0248.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2w0bf7JI/AAAAAAAAABE/MmiLsQGS7IU/s1600/IMG_0247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2w0bf7JI/AAAAAAAAABE/MmiLsQGS7IU/s320/IMG_0247.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY22kwFuOI/AAAAAAAAABI/BvCTIn_fRmI/s1600/IMG_0249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY22kwFuOI/AAAAAAAAABI/BvCTIn_fRmI/s320/IMG_0249.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY27K54LVI/AAAAAAAAABM/n8f44_0Lb6s/s1600/IMG_0250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY27K54LVI/AAAAAAAAABM/n8f44_0Lb6s/s320/IMG_0250.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2_r_ri6I/AAAAAAAAABQ/AjOh1o0BeKU/s1600/IMG_0251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Imq1SfJ9Z4c/TMY2_r_ri6I/AAAAAAAAABQ/AjOh1o0BeKU/s320/IMG_0251.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>C.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743334233426430903.post-86524687191535791812010-10-25T20:52:00.000-05:002010-10-25T20:52:43.176-05:00October!!Well it's the last week of October and we finally received our C.A.R.E. calendars. They are very cute. They only cost $10 and, of course, all proceeds go to C.A.R.E. If anyone is interested in purchasing one let Sarah, Anna, Katrina, or I know. We've had some delays in making the items we intended on for October, but November is a new month and we intend to get our projects into full swing, as well as our Summit Social. Since we didn't make the pins we had planned on for this month we have been trying to volunteer more to make up for it. We are attaching photos of some of our favorites animals at C.A.R.E. this month. We hope they inspire you all to help some of these precious animals.C.A.R.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13476136688699743149noreply@blogger.com0